FORGIVE |
Definition
To forgive is the act of pardoning others in spite of their
shortcomings, errors.
Bible Statement
Forgiveness as it pertains to Christianity refers to Gods
pardon of the sins of all human beings. When we truly
forgive we would never recall the offence. As hard as it may
seem God completely forgives our sins. The bible is very
clear that we must forgive, for if we don’t, then our Father
who is in heaven will not forgive us. It also tells us that
there is no ends to the amount of times we must forgive
those whom we sense have sinned against us.
Scripture
Matthew 6:12 pardon us our debts, as we also have pardoned
those who have sinned against us
Matthew 6:14-15 do not hamper your heavenly Father from
forgiving you by when you pardon men for their
transgressions. 15 If you do not forgive men, then your
heavenly Father will not forgive your transgressions.
Matthew 18:21-22 Peter came and said to the "Lord, how often
when brother sins against me shall I forgive him? Should I
forgive him seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "I do not
say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times
seven.
(The implication is as many times as he offends you. Not
limed to a number. Think about it God is not limited to the
amount of times He forgives us is He?)
Proverbs 24:17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do
not let your heart be glad when he falters.
Mark 11:25-26 whenever you stand fast praying, forgive
anyone you may that you have anything against. First forgive
them so that you’re Father also who is in heaven may forgive
you your transgressions. 26 if you do not forgive those who
have affined you then your Father who is in heaven will not
forgive your transgressions.
Luke 17:3 remain alert if your brother sins, rebuke him; and
if he repents, forgive him. 4 if his sin is against you
seven times a day, and returns to you seven times, saying, I
repent, forgive him.
Matthew 18:35 likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto
you, if ye from your hearts do not forgive of his brothers
their trespasses.
Mark 11:24-26 you can pray for anything, if you believe, you
have it; it's yours. 25 whenever you are praying, if you
have anything against anyone forgive them; so that your
Father who is in heaven may also may forgive you your
transgressions. 26 Should you not forgive, neither will your
Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions.
1st John 3:21-23 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us,
we have self-confidence before God. 22 whatever we ask we
receive from Him, because we keep His commandments. We do
the things that are pleasing in His sight. 23 And this is
His commandment that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus
Christ, we are to love one another, just as He commanded us.
John 14:13-15 whatever you ask in My name, I will do so, in
order that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 ask Me
anything in My name, 15 "If you love Me, you will keep My
commandments.
John 15:10-12 you will abide in My love when you keep My
commandments just as I have kept My Father's commandments,
and abide in His love. 11 These things I have spoken to you,
that My joy may be in you, and your joy may be made full. 12
My commandment is that you love one another, just as I have
loved you.
1st John 1:6-10 when we say that we have fellowship with Him
but continue to walk in the darkness we lie. Therefore we do
not practice the truth. 7 but if we walk in the light as He
Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one
another, and the blood of His Son Jesus Christ His only
begotten Son cleanses us from all our sin. 8 If we say that
we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves. The truth doses
not abide in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful
and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from
all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned,
we are calling Him a liar, and His word is not in us.
Comment
If we will read John 10:27-29 we find that Jesus has told us
that we who love Him will and do hear His voice, He also
knows all of us who follow Him. We are given eternal life
when we embrace Him and keep His commandments. No one can
remove us from the hand of God. God the Father has given us
to Jesus the Son for safe keeping. (so keep in mind that we
cannot be removed from His care. So put on the full armor of
God. When we are in possession of the full body of armor we
cannot be penetrated in any way from the anything or anyone.
See Ephesians 6:11 also see Mark 3;27 and see that a man
equipped for any on slot of aggression from Satan cannot be
harmed.
All have sinned and fallen short of Gods glory see Romans
3:23
There is no other than our God whom gave of His Son. Jesus
is part of the Triune God all forgiveness is linked to Him
for we have
Enjoyed His grace and been forgiven our many sins. We were
all given to Him by God to be cared for Jesus came to earth
to bring
Salvation to all who would come to the Father through Jesus
the Christ.
It is important that we all know no matter how horrendous
the sin that we have committed God can and will forgive us
if we will
humble our self’s and partition for forgiveness. The bible
teaches that God completely forgives sin through Jesus.
Jesus paid for us
and our sins with the ultimate sacrifice see John 3:16
There is no other way.
Jim Brown
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